School Bus Driver – Safe Routes & Field Trips

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Athens (AL); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Montgomery Public Schools in Alabama is seeking a Bus Driver to operate a school vehicle on an assigned route, maintain safety, and follow district policies. The role requires compliance with licensing, training, and safety standards while transporting students to and from school and on field trips.

The driver will perform pre-trip inspections, ensure student discipline on the bus, report incidents, and keep accurate logs according to the district's procedures, with work hours set by the system.

Qualifikationen

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2. Valid Alabama CDL and school bus driver’s license required.
• 3. Must meet all local, state, and federal licensing requirements and regulations required to operate a school bus and automobile.
• 4. Must pass and is subject to drug tests as required by federal and state law and the Board's policies regarding drug testing, operating system-owned vehicles, transporting students and all applicable policies
• 5. Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record
• 6. Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and state Board of Education regulations

Aufgaben

• 1. Adheres to all traffic laws.
• 2. Performs required pre-trip inspections according to state-mandated guidelines.
• 3. Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• 4. Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
• 5. Reports to the proper authority students with discipline problems.
• 6. Transports students to and from school.
• 7. Transports students on field trips and outings, athletic events, and other extracurricular or co-curricular events, often in the evening and at night as assigned.
• 8. Prepares for and assists students in evacuating the bus and to transport safety/first-aid equipment to care for injuries.
• 9. Maintains safety precautions when students are boarding and departing buses.
• 10. Report all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other appropriate officials.
• 11. Attends periodic safety meetings and training.
• 12. Accurately keeps and submits monthly route reports and daily pre-trip inspection reports.
• 13. Keep the bus clean and orderly daily.
• 14. Identifies needs and arranges for necessary repairs and maintenance work.
• 15. Regulates heating, cooling and ventilation equipment provided on the bus for the comfort and safety of the passengers.
• 16. Keeps to the assigned schedule and discharges students only at authorized stops.
• 17. Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• 18. Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-town school trips.
• 19. Transports only authorized persons.
• 20. Maintains and uses communications or video surveillance equipment on buses according to school system policies and regulations.
• 21. Maintains cooperative and appropriate relationships with students, parents, community members and other employees.
• 22. Adheres to school system rules and regulations regarding bus pick up, return, storage and use during non-route times.
• 23. Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• 24. Notifies immediate supervisor of absences.
• 25. Performs job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Kenntnisse

CDL License

School Bus Endorsement

Background Clearance

Drug Testing

Motor Vehicle Record

Regulatory Compliance

Ausbildung

High school diploma (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Montgomery Public Schools in Alabama is seeking a Bus Driver to operate a school vehicle on an assigned route, maintain safety, and follow district policies. The role requires compliance with licensing, training, and safety standards while transporting students to and from school and on field trips.

The driver will perform pre-trip inspections, ensure student discipline on the bus, report incidents, and keep accurate logs according to the district's procedures, with work hours set by the system.